As of January 2009, the construction of the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge and removal of the old Wilson Bridge is essentially complete. All temporary navigational aids have been removed, including the markers for the temporary auxiliary channel. As such, we do not anticipate any additional channel closures or restrictions. Bridge openings will be performed per CFR regulations (attached).

With the bridge in the closed position, the Federal Channel has a vertical clearance of 75 feet (MHW) at the Federal channel edges and 83 feet (MHW) at center channel from the bottom of the northernmost (upstream) steel girder. The navigation light posts hang down five feet from the bottom of the girders. These posts are offset 15' from the centerline of the Federal Channel. Channel width and depth remains unchanged at 175' and 28' (MLW), respectively.

In addition, the Bridge Tender telephone number is now 703-836-2396. The tender house is not manned 24/7 at this time.

For questions or to schedule a bridge opening call DBI Services at (703) 370-0992.